Medical Assistant
About the role
Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (POA), a division of OrthoNJ, is seeking a dedicated and skilled full-time Medical Assistant to join our growing team. You'll be crucial in delivering top-notch patient care and supporting our healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients, room them, collect medical histories, and prepare them for examinations
- Auxiliary support during patient exams, clinical procedures, and care flow
- Apply casts and splints, and dispense durable medical equipment (DME)
- Clean, stock, and maintain exam rooms, cast rooms, draw stations, and medical supplies
- Explain clinic policies and procedures to patients while coordinating care across families and staff
- Resolve patient and staff concerns independently, escalating inquiries to appropriate medical staff when necessary
- Maintain a clean and organized area for patients
- Monitor daily tasks and message pools independently with minimal supervision to ensure smooth clinic operations
Requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with patients and internal teams
- Ability to multitask to help manage the flow of patients
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule and to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel between offices within a defined geographic area
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask
- Attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Travel ability
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Experience with casting and splinting
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems
Benefits
OrthoNJ, LLC is required by New Jersey law to disclose the compensation range for this position. The hiring range for this role is $17.00-$26.50 per hour. Compensation is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, and geographic location. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as bonuses or incentive pay, as well as benefits. Eligible full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan.